Selective Supplier Diversity Statement:
Selective Insurance Company of America (“Selective”) is committed to growing our diverse supplier base by seeking qualified suppliers. Selective will provide an opportunity for diverse suppliers to compete for Selective’s business of procuring goods and services. Our diversity program is designed to engage the best suppliers who share our values of trust, integrity, inclusion, and service excellence.
Procurement Policy:
Selective seeks to maximize competitive procurement opportunities by soliciting competitive bids and proposals before purchasing goods and services. Consistent with our Supplier Diversity Statement, Selective’s Procurement Department makes good faith efforts to include at least one certified diverse vendor in all supplier sourcing and is building and refining a preferred list of diverse vendors. Depending on the goods or services to be procured, Selective’s Procurement Department will determine the most appropriate method to obtain best value, including requests for proposals, previously negotiated rates, reverse auctions, quote requests, or discovery postings.
Business Classifications:
Selective's supplier diversity program includes minority business enterprises (MBE), veteran-owned business enterprise (VOBE), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender business enterprises (LGBTBE), and women business enterprises (WBE). Click below to learn more about each.